This Harry Potter No-Churn Butterbeer Ice Cream is a creamy mixture of caramel and butterscotch with an optional bit of schnapps for adults! Its the creamiest ice cream I’ve ever had without the necessity of an ice cream maker.
I just soaked up every Harry Potter book upon its release during my college years. Its still by far one of my favorite book series (and I’ve read a few of them).
I’m a sucker for dystopian novels that tend to make an appearance at the movie theater soon after reading. I just love all the imaginative creations Rowling gave us particularly, Butterbeer! The next question is, where can I get me some of that?
I happened to notice on social media a few weeks ago that Butterbeer Ice Cream is actually available at certain stores. This flavor is so genius, so I had to try making my own. It was the perfect excuse to add alcohol to ice cream.
Butterscotch Schnapps is staple in my liquor cabinet (makes an excellent addition to a caramel latte) and was discovered to go great in ice cream. As a bonus, alcohol also acts as a softener when making frozen confections. It gives you that creamy, dreamy texture that makes soft serve ice cream so much better.
I really don’t have time for a lot of fuss when making my desserts and wanted to make this recipe as easy as possible. A bit of instant butterscotch pudding, caramel sauce and Butterscotch Schnapps get added to plenty of whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk for this no-fuss recipe you will definitely want to make again and again.
If you like this Harry Potter No-Churn Butterbeer Ice Cream, be sure to check out these 15 No-Churn Ice Cream recipes for further summertime dessert inspiration. There is no need to spend money on an ice cream maker with so many great options like these.
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This Harry Potter No-Churn Butterbeer Ice Cream with butterscotch and caramel flavors is super easy to prepare without an ice cream maker. An optional bit of Butterscotch Schnapps is added for the adult version.
- 2 1/2 c. Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/4 c. Instant Butterscotch Pudding Mix
- 1 can Sweetened Consdensed Milk
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 c. Butterscotch Schnapps (optional for adult version)
- 1/3 c. caramel syrup
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
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In a chilled bowl; beat heavy whipping cream on high until stiff peaks form.
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Slowly beat in sweetened condensed milk, pudding mix, kosher salt and vanilla until mixed.
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Add half of the ice cream mixture into a loaf pan.
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Drizzle half of the caramel syrup onto the top of the ice cream mixture. Lightly swirl in the caramel syrup using a butter knife.
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Add remaining ice cream mixture on top and swirl remaining caramel syrup.
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Tightly cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 5 hours before serving.
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Allow ice cream to defrost for a few minutes before serving.
Alyssa says
This looks really good! I think I need to make these for myself and the kids. Love this idea!
erica boyer says
if I do have a machine, can these recipes be used in it?
Holly says
Hello! I haven’t made this recipe with a machine, but I think it would still be delicious.
Krista says
Did you try this in a machine? I just got one for Christmas and this recipe looks delicious. I might try it but using whole milk instead of sweet condensed milk.
Holly says
Hello, I haven’t tried it with a machine, but think it would work. You may want to add something to sweeten it more if you omit the sweetened condensed milk. It is really delicious!
Aja says
Can this be made with kitchen aid mixer? I have made it in the blender and it came out good but took forever.
Holly says
Yes, a mixer is the best way to thicken the heavy cream before adding the other ingredients.